Variety highlights numerous Mexican standouts with international potential. Many use gov-ern-ment coin for the Mexico Bicentennial of Independence/Centennial of Revolution (Bi100). All Bi100 pics open in Mexico around Independence Day (Sept. 16) and Revolution Day (Nov. 20).

40 Grados(Bandido Films)

Dark Bi100 dramedy from Luis Estrada. Man gives up on American Dream, joins the narcs. September release.

Argentine Fabian Hofman’s Berlinale Generation player follows a Jewish teen who leaves Buenos Aires for Mexico City at the beginning of Argentina’s junta dictatorship.

Leap Year(Machete)

At the November mart Ventana Sur, this was the most buzzed about title, snapped up by France’s Pyramide for international distribution. A drama driven by Monica del Carmen’s lead perf and helmed by Michael Rowe. Pyramide.

Sci-fi pic by first timer David (Leche) Ruiz features Kuno Becker as a twice-dead man running for his last life. Looking at October Mexican release.

El Mural(Aries/Alebrije)

Argentina’s Hector Olivera returns to helm four years after “Ay Juancito” with Argentina-Mexico co-prod about Mexican muralist/activist David Alfaro Siquieros’ experience in Buenos Aires. May 20 Argentina release.

Nora’s Will(Cacerola)

Nora’s gone, but her spirit lives on in Mexican frosh helmer Mariana Chenillo’s comedy. Mexico’s fest/sales hit of 2009 including a Menemsha U.S. pickup. Latinofusion.

Of Childhood(Malayerba/Argos)

Young delinquent’s ghost returns to try to change child’s destiny in book adaptation by Carlos Carrera. Guadalajara world preem.

Perpetuum Mobile(Enchinga)

From lauded minimalist Nicolas Perez, about a Mexico City truck driver still living with his family. Plays Guadalajara; won San Sebastian/Toulouse Films in Progress. Ondamax.

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Variety highlights numerous Mexican standouts with international potential. Many use gov-ern-ment coin for the Mexico Bicentennial of Independence/Centennial of Revolution (Bi100). All Bi100 pics open in Mexico around Independence Day (Sept. 16) and Revolution Day (Nov. 20). 40 Grados(Bandido Films) Dark Bi100 dramedy from Luis Estrada. Man gives up on American Dream, joins the narcs. […]

Variety highlights numerous Mexican standouts with international potential. Many use gov-ern-ment coin for the Mexico Bicentennial of Independence/Centennial of Revolution (Bi100). All Bi100 pics open in Mexico around Independence Day (Sept. 16) and Revolution Day (Nov. 20). 40 Grados(Bandido Films) Dark Bi100 dramedy from Luis Estrada. Man gives up on American Dream, joins the narcs. […]

Variety highlights numerous Mexican standouts with international potential. Many use gov-ern-ment coin for the Mexico Bicentennial of Independence/Centennial of Revolution (Bi100). All Bi100 pics open in Mexico around Independence Day (Sept. 16) and Revolution Day (Nov. 20). 40 Grados(Bandido Films) Dark Bi100 dramedy from Luis Estrada. Man gives up on American Dream, joins the narcs. […]

Variety highlights numerous Mexican standouts with international potential. Many use gov-ern-ment coin for the Mexico Bicentennial of Independence/Centennial of Revolution (Bi100). All Bi100 pics open in Mexico around Independence Day (Sept. 16) and Revolution Day (Nov. 20). 40 Grados(Bandido Films) Dark Bi100 dramedy from Luis Estrada. Man gives up on American Dream, joins the narcs. […]

Variety highlights numerous Mexican standouts with international potential. Many use gov-ern-ment coin for the Mexico Bicentennial of Independence/Centennial of Revolution (Bi100). All Bi100 pics open in Mexico around Independence Day (Sept. 16) and Revolution Day (Nov. 20). 40 Grados(Bandido Films) Dark Bi100 dramedy from Luis Estrada. Man gives up on American Dream, joins the narcs. […]

Variety highlights numerous Mexican standouts with international potential. Many use gov-ern-ment coin for the Mexico Bicentennial of Independence/Centennial of Revolution (Bi100). All Bi100 pics open in Mexico around Independence Day (Sept. 16) and Revolution Day (Nov. 20). 40 Grados(Bandido Films) Dark Bi100 dramedy from Luis Estrada. Man gives up on American Dream, joins the narcs. […]

Variety highlights numerous Mexican standouts with international potential. Many use gov-ern-ment coin for the Mexico Bicentennial of Independence/Centennial of Revolution (Bi100). All Bi100 pics open in Mexico around Independence Day (Sept. 16) and Revolution Day (Nov. 20). 40 Grados(Bandido Films) Dark Bi100 dramedy from Luis Estrada. Man gives up on American Dream, joins the narcs. […]